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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,761.85, 14,642.82 and 2,366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,761.85, 14,642.82 and 2,366.28 is: 3,549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,761.85 : 14,642.82 = 2,366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,761.85/14,642.82 = 2,366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,761.85x = 14,642.82 × 2,366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,761.85x = 34,649,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,649,012.11/9,761.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.43

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